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AD03 ZCX

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

163,054 mi
Last recorded163,054 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 163,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 163,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 162,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2017 148,095 miles

aircon condenser is bent

nearside rear brake pipe is corroding along fuel tank

nearside repeater light slightly white

service light is on

Pass 9 Jun 2016 134,804 miles

Front tyres very heavily worn on edges.

N/s/f headlight condensated.

N/s/r steel brake pipe in clip heavily corroded.

O/s/r Steel brake pipe serving flexy pipe corroded.

Side repeaters slightly discoloured.

Fail 9 Jun 2016 134,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front tyres very heavily worn on edges.

N/s/f headlight condensated.

N/s/r steel brake pipe in clip heavily corroded.

O/s/r Steel brake pipe serving flexy pipe corroded.

Side repeaters slightly discoloured.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 125,007 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pads look low

Pass 9 Jun 2014 108,460 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 108,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 97,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Fail 20 Jun 2013 97,481 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper judder

little movement from o/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever

long handbrake travel

service light on

Pass 22 Jun 2012 85,454 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 85,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres stepping on inner edge + close to legal limit.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

One of two o/s/r park lights not working.

Slight binding to n/s/f wheel.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,451 miles

Both rear tyres stepping on inner edge.

Front brake pads look to be wearing thin.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 70,451 miles

Both rear tyres stepping on inner edge.

Front brake pads look to be wearing thin.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 56,798 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 56,798 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

belly pan fitted

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear brake disk poor

both rear upper and lower suspension arm bushes perishing

damage to n/s/f tyre outter sidewall

front brake disk inner faces appear worn

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil staining on rear of block and sump

Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,074 miles

BELLY PAN FITTED

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OIL STAINING ON REAR OF BLOCK AND SUMP PAN

STONECHIP IN WINDSCREEN, BORDERLINE PASS

Fail 22 Jun 2009 43,074 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BELLY PAN FITTED

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING

OIL STAINING ON REAR OF BLOCK AND SUMP PAN

STONECHIP IN WINDSCREEN, BORDERLINE PASS

Fail 10 Jun 2008 31,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,342 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,926 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,239 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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AD03 ZCX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 ZCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD03 ZCX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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